Month: November 2024

York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

 

To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you.

We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province in suing Meta,

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International Baccalaureate Update for Holy Cross Catholic Academy

An important decision was made during a special Board of Trustees meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. After careful consideration, the Board has decided to phase out the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Holy Cross Catholic Academy (HCCA), starting next school year. Our current Grade 11 (Year 1) students enrolled in the HCCA IB program will still be permitted to complete their program in ... Continue reading "International Baccalaureate Update for Holy Cross Catholic Academy"

Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:

  • What is AI?
  • Where is AI in the curriculum?
  • How can AI be used at school?
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New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students

At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their

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Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), in collaboration with York Regional Police, is hosting a series of important information evenings aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation.

As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the

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